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Scrambled Eggs With Peppers
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- Total Time
- 45 minutes
- Rating
- Notes
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Ingredients
- 2tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2large or 3 medium red peppers, or a combination of red and green peppers, diced (about 1 to 1¼ pounds)
- 1Anaheim pepper, diced (optional)
- 2plump garlic cloves, minced
- Salt to taste
- 1pound tomatoes, seeded and grated, or peeled, seeded and diced; or 1 (14-ounce) can, drained
- 1teaspoon fresh thyme leaves or ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- Freshly ground pepper to taste
- 6eggs
Preparation
- Step 1
Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet or heavy casserole over medium heat. Add the peppers. Cook, stirring often, for five minutes. Add the garlic and a generous pinch of salt. Cook, stirring, until the garlic smells fragrant, about one minute. Add the tomatoes, thyme, salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer, and simmer, stirring from time to time, until the tomatoes have cooked down somewhat, about 10 minutes. Cover, and reduce the heat. Simmer over low heat for another 15 to 20 minutes, stirring from time to time, until the mixture is thick and fragrant.
- Step 2
Beat the eggs in a medium bowl and season to taste with salt and pepper. Turn the heat to medium, and stir in the eggs. Cook, stirring every few seconds, until the eggs are scrambled. Remove from the heat and serve.
- Advance preparation: The stewed peppers will keep for about five days in the refrigerator.
Private Notes
Cooking Notes
Be aware that even when first adding the tomatoes, this is not very liquidy. The lengthy simmer does more to blend flavors and caramelize than to reduce. I also used more eggs (I had halved the recipe for 3 people but kept 6 eggs) so there was a larger egg-to-veg ratio, which worked well. Lastly, I added some shredded Quattro Formaggio blend just as the eggs were almost set. It was quite delicious!
Be aware that even when first adding the tomatoes, this is not very liquidy. The lengthy simmer does more to blend flavors and caramelize than to reduce. I also used more eggs (I had halved the recipe for 3 people but kept 6 eggs) so there was a larger egg-to-veg ratio, which worked well. Lastly, I added some shredded Quattro Formaggio blend just as the eggs were almost set. It was quite delicious!
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